USA - Orange Chicken

Name: USA - Orange Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, American
Ingredients: 2 lbs cubed skinless chicken thighs; 3 c all purpose flour; 1 c cornstarch; 2 eggs; 1 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 4 crushed garlic cloves; 1 inch peeled ginger minced; 1/4 c white sugar; 1/4 c light brown sugar; 1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/4c white vinegar; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp sesame oil; Oil for frying; Sesame Seeds; chopped green onion

10 steps

Prep:20minCook:1h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories688.5 kcal (34%)

Total Fat25.3 g (36%)

Carbs88.1 g (34%)

Sugars17.9 g (20%)

Protein24.9 g (50%)

Sodium933.3 mg (47%)

Fiber2.3 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Batter Chicken

Step 1

Combine flour, cornstarch, eggs, white pepper, salt, water, and oil. Mix till batter is smooth.

Step 2

Add chicken into batter and marinate in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour

Fry Chicken

Step 3

In deep pot, heat frying oil to 350F. Gently add chicken into oil and fry in batches till golden brown (do not overcrowd pot with chicken). Remove from oil on wire rack or paper towel.

Prepare Orange Sauce

Step 4

In wok or deep pot, add vegetable oil and sauté chili flakes, garlic, and ginger on medium heat.

Step 5

Combine white & brown sugar, vinegar, orange juice, and soy sauce. (make sure to add wet ingredients directly after sugars to ensure sugar does not burn)

Step 6

In separate bowl, combine water and cornstarch. Mix till smooth.

Step 7

Add cornstarch mixture into orange sauce a spoonful at a time. Mix a little at a time until sauce is thickened to desired level